Thanks for the Welcome

[Big John]

Thanks for the replies, guys!
I find this site much more user friendly than the other,
more like the old site, without the goody two shoes shit.
Some of you may remember me from there, however, I
didn't post much, as I got shot down on my ideas a lot,
so I pretty much clammed up, as I found myself biting my
tongue a lot. I'm the sort who likes to speak his mind.
I'm an old factory HD mechanic from thirty years ago, when
I worked in dealership service as a tech and service mgr.
I now build a few V8 bikes for fun and profit, as well as
maintaining HDs, hotrods and trucks on the side.
Have been spec building high end residential since quitting
professional wrenching back then.
I believe in maintaining what you ride, and don't have much
in common with those who refuse to lay a hand on their own
machine, and I'm still alive to discuss the matter!

Also, a few of you may know that I've been involved with
the Ranger transmission for the past 5 years, still am,
and built one of the first ones, as well as a few others.
This is a nice conversion, if done correctly, and I'm always
trying things to make it better.
If any of you are interested in this project, feel free to
contact me about your curiosities and aspirations, I'd be
happy to help you get involved with this superior transmission.
Mine has been trouble free for 30,000 miles of abuse.
It's outlived two engine rebuilds, currently on the third,
blew up a strong 383 after 10,000, built a new one, 389",
which is going on 7,000 mi, not broken in yet, but really strong.
This one is very torky, 500lbs, to pull higher gears.
I've gotten past clutch issues, for the most part, and have
eliminated the vacuum booster and cable, running a
hydraulic actuated 'mousetrap', with good results.
A real pleasure to ride, now, but have some tuning issues,
due to the new motor/cam/heads combo. Just top end
cutting out a bit, but will get past that one soon, as the
motor is new and don't want to push it too hard yet.
Will try to get some pics of it, on here
blah blah blah, but thanks again, all,
John

[Els]

John, is this the same tranny Sabertooth is/was using? I know there were a few different variations going on and get confused over who was using what.

Els

[Big John]

John, is this the same tranny Sabertooth is/was using? I know there were a few different variations going on and get confused over who was using what.

Els

Yes, thanks for asking, and to clarify, I think that they
were using a slightly modified version.
You'd have to ask Bill Alexander that question, as it's
not my place to reply, positively, to that question.
I do not have the first-hand knowledge in that category.
I can tell you that I'm acquainted with the producer, and
that I still have the trans available, personally, as I'm one
of the first ones to acquire the unit.
I do install them in custom bikes, ordered by myself or by Bill, personally, for personal consumption,IE, not just anybody can get one upon asking, with the gear ratios required for the application. I really don't know what Sabertooth is doing at the present, or if they're even making any more bikes, and certainly don't want to infringe upon their territory.
I merely build one on one custom machines, and use the box at mine and Bill's disgression.
If anyone would like to put together one of these monsters,
I can tell you that, they don't look anything like what Sabertooth produces, and everything is of my own creation.
I can convert a BossHoss, or any other machine which I wish to tangle with, on my own analysis, and certainly do not set out to, nor ever do, copy anyone else's ideas, at least intentionally.
thanks,
John

[AR]

John, is this the same tranny Sabertooth is/was using? I know there were a few different variations going on and get confused over who was using what.

Els

Yes, thanks for asking, and to clarify, I think that they
were using a slightly modified version.
You'd have to ask Bill Alexander that question, as it's
not my place to reply, positively, to that question.
I do not have the first-hand knowledge in that category.
I can tell you that I'm acquainted with the producer, and
that I still have the trans available, personally, as I'm one
of the first ones to acquire the unit.
I do install them in custom bikes, ordered by myself or by Bill, personally, for personal consumption,IE, not just anybody can get one upon asking, with the gear ratios required for the application. I really don't know what Sabertooth is doing at the present, or if they're even making any more bikes, and certainly don't want to infringe upon their territory.
I merely build one on one custom machines, and use the box at mine and Bill's disgression.
If anyone would like to put together one of these monsters,
I can tell you that, they don't look anything like what Sabertooth produces, and everything is of my own creation.
I can convert a BossHoss, or any other machine which I wish to tangle with, on my own analysis, and certainly do not set out to, nor ever do, copy anyone else's ideas, at least intentionally.
thanks,
John

On top of all that youre a fuckin lawyer!

[Big John]

Where's theirs??
Those transmissions were available before and after
their misadventures. Website records prove it.
I can still buy one at any time I feel like doing so.
I'm not a corporation, nor am I in business, technically,
just doing prototypes, one-on-one machines.
One would merely have to know what to ask for,
and to whom!
If you're implying anything to the contrary,
go sit on a stick, otherwise, I assume that you're
just pulling my chain.
For that matter, to my knowledge, the contract for
the Ranger is null and void, just call the manufacturer,
and ask, if you happen to know who it is.........
I built my first bike before Bill ever joined Sabertooth,
and can prove it. Therefore, I was first!
(Best, for that matter) I have a machine to prove it.
However, I didn't come on here to pick an arguement.
I assume that you're just funning me.
thanks, and I appreciate that.
sincerely,
John

[AR]

Where's theirs??
Those transmissions were available before and after
their misadventures. Website records prove it.
I can still buy one at any time I feel like doing so.
I'm not a corporation, nor am I in business, technically,
just doing prototypes, one-on-one machines.
One would merely have to know what to ask for,
and to whom!
If you're implying anything to the contrary,
go sit on a stick, otherwise, I assume that you're
just pulling my chain.
For that matter, to my knowledge, the contract for
the Ranger is null and void, just call the manufacturer,
and ask, if you happen to know who it is.........
I built my first bike before Bill ever joined Sabertooth,
and can prove it. Therefore, I was first!
(Best, for that matter) I have a machine to prove it.
However, I didn't come on here to pick an arguement.
I assume that you're just funning me.
thanks, and I appreciate that.
sincerely,
John

oh man...told you the Northern Hemisphere's talk funny. With a name like Aussiefahrt and a sheep in stilleto's for a girlfriend I'd DEFINITELY be just funnin you...but I'll go sit on a stick anyway.



AF.

[Big John]

You Asshole!
for a minute I thought you were really
giving me some shit!!!
I'm drinking wine and misread the
Where's you're fucking lawyer" thing
I guess it's my Italian blood going!!!
sorry, just drinking and trying thinking!!
Having a lot more fun on here, cause I can cuss!!!!

[AR]

You Asshole!
for a minute I thought you were really
giving me some shit!!!

I am & I was but not about what you thought but now we all know what to say to get you going man haha.

Signed,

AA.

btw you got a PM Big Fella.

[Big John]

Thanks one more time, you funny fuckers!!!
I have to admit, this is one fun place to be.
Happy New Year to All,
sincerely,
Big John

[Big John]

Where's theirs??
Those transmissions were available before and after
their misadventures. Website records prove it.
I can still buy one at any time I feel like doing so.
I'm not a corporation, nor am I in business, technically,
just doing prototypes, one-on-one machines.
One would merely have to know what to ask for,
and to whom!
If you're implying anything to the contrary,
go sit on a stick, otherwise, I assume that you're
just pulling my chain.
For that matter, to my knowledge, the contract for
the Ranger is null and void, just call the manufacturer,
and ask, if you happen to know who it is.........
I built my first bike before Bill ever joined Sabertooth,
and can prove it. Therefore, I was first!
(Best, for that matter) I have a machine to prove it.
However, I didn't come on here to pick an arguement.
I assume that you're just funning me.
thanks, and I appreciate that.
sincerely,
John

oh man...told you the Northern Hemisphere's talk funny. With a name like Aussiefahrt and a sheep in stilleto's for a girlfriend I'd DEFINITELY be just funnin you...but I'll go sit on a stick anyway.



AF.

BAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
ps, I enjoyed the stick, as well!
That sure is a purdy sheep!

[Elvis]

I don't care who you are, that was funny.

[Big John]

Is that you, Hemicide?
Was doing a bit of the grape last night!
Gettin' Pretty!
Like them thar woolies!

[Elvis]

Yeah that was me, watching you kick ass on both sites last night.